Till now, I have not figured out or spotted my perfect spring coat. That light, soft, yet warm enough jacket to tide me through the chills of the airport or when i’m actually really somewhere in spring.
Maybe one of these will make it.
Im voting for the burgundy leather one. it just looks buttery soft. You?
(via beyondfabric)
Good editing and fancy music makes one sound like James Bond. But it doesnt hurt to look like Michael Fassbender either. :-)
Shoot by Mario Testino for GQ June 2012 to follow…
I cannot stress how important a well-cut or well-chosen pair of pants mean to an overall silhouette, especially for the folks in tropical countries. Without the coverup of trench coats and puffer jackets, pants are the single piece of garment on your body which commands the most fabric; and hence it will definitely attract attention, like it or not.
I used to only go for black pants due to my frame. But now, I will go for colored pants ( e.g. hunter green, eggplant etc ) but match that with an even brighter top, like a white shirt.
Chinos are the modern-man’s saviour for they are dressuppable and dressdownable.
The fabric that the chinos come in are also key to whether it’s a straight to Friday look or one which you can push to maximum Wednesday.
If it’s denim twill or in a distressed look ( like these from Dockers ), then hold your horses till the Casual sign goes up in the office.
If it’s finer cotton twill or in fitter fits from classic to slim ( like these from JCrew ) ( not skinny!), then strut in on a Wednesday in them and announce you’re ready for the weekend.
It’s Wednesday, I might just decide to walk in with my Chinos on. Look out.
(Source: iqfashion)
Rogue Territory
Although this picture came into my mailbox in the form of an EDM for Need Supply’s retail website, i just find the color combination simple, smart and strong.
Rogue Territory is based in Los Angeles, California and focuses on Handmade Denim Goods. One of the rising workshop brands which push forth the up-and-coming Made in USA trend.
I would definitely recommend this look for anyone who is vertically challenged and who is on the slim side. However, certainly not a look for anyone who is a little budgy. Nothing should be spilling. :-P
Woman, would you like to wear Brad Pitt to bed?
Chanel has just signed BRAD PITT to be the new spokesperson of Chanel #5.
I was just wondering how they are going to twist this around. 48 year old man endorses a cant-be-more-classic perfume.
Katie Puckrik from The Guardian says it real well:
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Why do I feel this is modern feminism in a Subtle#5 Remix ( feat. babyboomers ) ?
“Nice Stuff, But Not for Me”
One of the most important skills you can learn as you develop your own sense of style is how to judge whether something fits you. I don’t mean just physically (though that’s critically important), but also whether something properly suits your personality, character, and lifestyle. For example, a cutaway collar might frame your face very well, but if you’re a stodgy academic who is hoping to be thought of as an intellectual, perhaps a button down collar is more suitable.
Figuring out how clothes should fit is one thing; figuring out whether they suit your personality and character is something else entirely. That part requires a lot of self-discovery, honesty, and time. Unfortunately, when it comes to the task of finding clothes that suit your character, you can easily be distracted by barrage of blogs and magazines telling you what’s cool this season, what’s big in Japan, or how to pull off that “Italian sprezzatura” look that everyone is raving about. Couple that with professional product shots and good looking models, and you can be drawn to certain clothes for all the wrong reasons.
One thing I’ve found helpful is to be conscious of whether you’re buying something just because it’s well designed. Remember that there are hundreds of good looking pieces every season. Indeed, there’s rarely a week that goes by where I don’t see at least five or six things that I think look great. However, just because a piece of clothing is well designed, and perhaps even fits you well, doesn’t mean you should buy it. You should stick to the task of developing a focused, coherent wardrobe that clearly express who you are, not just build a collection of good looking clothes.
And although it’s counter intuitive, I’ve also found that it useful to have a very narrow and defined set of style heroes. People you think are maybe more aligned with your personality, character, and lifestyle than others. Of course, inspiration shouldn’t be the same as emulation, and at some point, you’ll naturally find your own voice, but it can be helpful to be clear about what looks you’re going for.
Thoreau once said, “A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone.” It’s important to recognize when something looks great, but isn’t necessarily right for you. Shop slowly, let your clothes reflect your body and personality, and know when to leave something alone.
Love the black pair. The stitching is just suddenly modern!
London-based design practice Doshi Levien have collaborated with bespoke shoemakers John Lobb Ltd to create this range of shoes, entitled Apprentice.
